Tonraq's POV

My wife and I had heard Amon's threat on the radio. We'd been home, watching our little's girl's match, cheering her on from there. Senna and I would have loved to be there but we knew she'd like to go out and celebrate with her friends after and she always got home by curfew; midnight. But when the revolutionist's threat was heard, as parents we couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Hours passed before my wife picked up the phone and called our daughter, only for the it to go straight to voicemail. That's when we knew something must have happened. I quickly informed Katara and Tenzin of the situation and that we would be going to look for our daughter. The Airbender insisted on coming with us while our old master decided to stay behind in case she came home.

As soon as we arrived at the docks we split up and started our search. I went to Narook's, Korra's favorite restaurant, but found it closed and with no one inside. I began to panic. If she wasn't there and she wasn't at home something must have happened to her. I quickly went around screaming her name when I heard a loud bark.

Naga.

I ran towards her barks until I was in a dark alley. The beast barked at me and whined, lowering her head to nudge a figure that lay on the ground. I felt my heart stop as I ran even faster, kneeling down next to my daughter who seemed to be unconscious. I lifted her up in my arms, caressing her cheek. She stirred and opened her eyes half way, looking dazed.

"Aang?" she muttered.

"Korra, it's me," I answered, shaking her a little.

"Daddy?"

I nodded and pulled her close to me, kissing the top of her head as I rocked her back and forth. I had never been so scared. That maniac could have hurt my little girl. If he had, I'd hunt him down myself.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

She nodded. "I'm okay," Korra whispered. I let out a sigh of relief but then I felt her body begin to shake and she hugged me tightly, burying her face in my parka. "I was so terrified," my daughter sobbed. "I felt so helpless."

"Shh," I soothed, rubbing her back. "Nothing is going to happen. I'm right here."

My little girl pulled away, rubbing her eyes as tears fell down her face. There had only been one other time I had seen her cry like this; the day the White Lotus tried taking her away. Her sobs had been just at heart wrenching then as they were now.

"I've never felt this way before, and I don't know what to do," she added, burying her face against my shoulder.

I gently rubbed her back, soothing her as best I could. When she finally managed to calm down a bit I picked her up and headed towards the docks, Naga following close behind. When the docks came into view, Senna spotted us and ran over to meet me. I stopped and let her know our daughter was going to be okay. She caressed our little girl's cheek and Korra hugged her tightly around the neck before resting her temple against me again.

"Korra, what happened?" Tenzin asked as we reached the pier.

"Amon," she whispered. "He-he ambushed me."

"Did he-Did he take your Bending?" the Airbender asked.

To answer his question she held out her hand and made a small flame appear in her palm. The old master looked relieved at this and I barely held back a growl. My little girl had been ambushed by some masked revolutionist lunatic and all he could think about was her Bending? My little girl was so much more than her title, but only a few people seemed to realize that.

On the way to the island she finally fell asleep, exhaustion overcoming her though she tried to fight it. Soon enough we were on the island and I could see the relief on Katara's face when she saw my little girl. I took her to her room, gently setting her down. Senna reached over, taking off her metal clippings, parka and boots so that she would be more comfortable before covering her with a blanket.

We couldn't leave her after what happened today and decided to stand guard over her, and it was a good thing we did. Only a few hours had passed before she shot up in her bed, letting out a blood chilling scream. My wife quickly sat on the bed with her, pulling her close as she glanced over at me when Korra began to cry, worry etched into her expression.

"It's okay, sweetie," Senna soothed, running her hand through her hair. "We're right here and nothing is going to happen to you."

I nodded at this, patting our daughter's leg. Nothing would happen to her while we were alive. It'd be over my dead body.

Asami's POV

It wasn't till the next day that I noticed the missed call from Korra's parents. I quickly shot up from bed and called back, wondering why they'd called at all.

After dinner, Mako and I had gone out for a stroll in the park before we sort of tied things down and became a couple. I was so excited about it that I had completely ignored any calls. My father had given me an earful when I arrived home a little before midnight and ordered me straight to my room and for once I didn't argue. I was too happy, and not even he could ruin my mood.

"Hello?" Senna answered.

"Hi, it's Asami," I replied, my voice apologetic. "I'm sorry I didn't call back sooner but I just noticed your call. Is something wrong?"

"It's Korra," she whispered.

I felt my blood run cold and I stood from the bed. "What happened?" I asked. "Is she okay?"

"Amon ambushed her yesterday," my best friend's mother revealed. My eyes widened at this. "When she didn't answer our calls we called you but you didn't answer either. Tonraq found her unconscious in one of the alleys."

"I'm on my way," I replied. I'd already started getting dressed during her explanation.

After a confirmation I hung up and finished getting ready as quickly as possible before heading over to the docks and taking the ferry to the island. I ran up the steps and found the Water Tribe girl's parents outside the main house.

They greeted me and shared a nervous look when I asked how Korra was doing. Senna said she was a little uneasy but otherwise fine and was in her room. I quickly entered the house and half walked, half jogged to Korra's room.

Upon entering, I found her sitting on the windowsill, starring out the bay to the Pro Bending arena.

"Korra?" I called.

My best friend looked over her shoulder, her expression hardening when she saw it was me before shifting her attention back to the bay. I bit my lip as I walked over, sitting down next to her and placing a hand on her shoulder, which she shrugged off.

"How are you feeling?" I asked. No answer. I could feel the tension building in the air and I knew I had screwed up royally "Do you want to talk about it?"

"Are you guys together?" Korra finally questioned, her voice monotone. I didn't have to ask who she was talking about.

I lowered my gaze before slowly nodding. "Yes."

Her smirk was bitter. "That's why you didn't answer," she concluded, sounding like she'd already guessed this, and now had proof. "Because you were too busy making out with him."

"No, Korra, I-I mean..." Words failed me. I knew she was right. I had chosen him over our friendship. That alone was a blunder on my part.

"Why are you even here?" the teen asked. "Go back to your boyfriend. That's where you belong." Her words were angry but her tone was hurt. And I'd been the cause.

"Korra, I know how you feel," I began. "But I never meant for this to happen. If I'd have known you were in trouble, I would have gone with you."

"But you didn't."

"I didn't know you were in danger."

She scoffed. "I wonder why," Korra retorted, sarcasm dripping and intertwining with her hurt. I could practically feel the emotion in her voice and it only managed to make me feel worse.

"You like him, don't you?" I asked. She didn't answer, her blue eyes simply looking at me. That was enough confirmation. "If you'd had the chance to be with someone who made you feel wanted and loved, tell me you wouldn't have done the same."

"Not to my best friend," she snapped, standing up. "I would never do anything like that! Not when I knew you needed me." And I couldn't deny the truth in those words. Korra was many things, but selfish wasnt one of them.

"Korra, I'm sorry," I said, lowering my gaze again. "I'll stop seeing him," I offered half heartedly, hoping she'd say no. I really didn't want to.

The younger girl just sighed, a long breath escaping her lips. She sounded tired. "What's the point?" she finally said. "What's done is done."

"I'm really sorry," I repeated, walking over to her and pulling her into a hug.

At first she remained motionless but slowly her arms wrapped around me and her body shook slightly. I had to wonder what had happened to make her break like this. I had never seen her cry. Ever.

"I was so scared," she whispered. And I felt the guilt starting to gnaw at me again. I should've been there. But I'd let Mako and my own desires stand in the way. I'd never be able to take that back.

"Everything is going to be okay," I assured, rubbing her back in gentle circles. "Don't cry."

"I'm not crying," Korra replied, pulling back while rubbing her eyes, trying to put her false sense of bravado back together. But the tear tracks on her cheeks said otherwise. I'd let it slide. I'd let her act.

"Think you can forgive me?"

The dark skinned girl looked at me for a long while before slowly nodding her head, offering a weak, half hearted smile. "Sure. We're friends, aren't we?"

Lin's POV

As soon as I heard about the incident between Korra and Amon, I decided to go check and see how she was doing. Amon was quickly becoming more and more emboldened and the appearances of his 'victims' were occurring more often; too often for my liking. But that wasn't the only thing that worried me.

What worried me the most was that the incidents weren't anything like what we'd ever seen before. That lunatic was accused of…something that seemed impossible to believe, but was all too true.

The victims of the revolutionist claimed to have had their Bending taken by him. At first I thought they were bluffing and all they wanted was attention. But as the numbers started to increase, I knew this was no joke. I had asked Katara to come in and take a look at the individuals to see if she could try to figure out what was wrong with them, and she admitted that the connection to their element was shattered and they would not be able to Bend. It was something even she couldn't cure.

It is needless to say that for that reason, I wanted to make sure the young Waterbender was unharmed. The world needed its Avatar, and I would do anything to protect her from that lunatic and any other who tried to hurt her. That was a promise.

I went up the steps of Tenzin's house and was met by the old war hero sitting on the porch with the teen's parents. I quickly approached them, and got down to business as usual.

"Hello Lin," Katara greeted. The couple smiled and nodded in greeting.

"Good afternoon Master Katara, Tonraq, Senna," I replied. "I heard what happened to Korra, and I came to see if you wanted to file a report. I can even help to increase security of the island for her and the other occupants."

The elder Waterbender studied me for a moment before chuckling slightly. I raised a brow at this. I couldn't think of anything funny at the moment. She looked over to the couple who smiled before focusing their attention on me.

"We thank you for your concern, Chief Bei Fong-" Senna began.

"It isn't a concern," I lied. "I'm here on business. A crime occurred and I want to make sure the perpetrator is brought to justice. I have no conflict of interest in this matter."

"Well since you insist on filing a report," Tonraq began. "My daughter is by the spinning gates, practicing her Airbending."

I gave him a sharp nod before heading in the direction the girl was when I heard Katara call my name. I turned around as she headed toward me.

"Korra is still a little shaken up," she whispered. "Be careful how you approach her, she might unintentionally attack you and you know how strong headed she is. Korra doesn't want us to think she's scared."

My expression slightly softened. "Is it that bad?" I asked.

The elder's lips twitched before nodding. "Be careful Lin, everyone might think you care about Korra more than you show."

I scoffed at that. "I told you, I'm here on business," I barked. "Now if you will excuse me, I have a report to write," I added, turning away to continue toward the gates.

It was only a few moments after that I got a glimpse of the girl practicing with Jinora and Ikki, who helped her by spinning the gates so that she would go through them. After she did she rested her hands against her knees, catching her breath. The younger Airbenders talked to her for a bit before running off somewhere and I took a deep breath and approached her.

"Korra?" I called. I saw the girl jump at her name and quickly turn around, ready to fight. When she noticed it was me, she lowered her hands and blinked, giving me her full attention. "I read about what happened a few days ago," I began. "I came to see if you wanted to file a report or needed anything."

The teen sighed and shook her head before sitting down on the steps. I looked around before doing the same, keeping my distance from her. I could see the raw fear in her eyes, something I hadn't seen since she was a toddler, and I could only wonder what she must have felt when that bastard had her surrounded. This was not the Korra I had trained.

"Amon, he-he ambushed me," the teen said quietly. "I didn't see him coming. He just came out of the nowhere and there were so many Equalists with him…they overpowered me, punched me to block my chi," she said her hand absently going over a faint bruise on her arm. "I fought but…there were too many of them."

I nodded my head, silently asking her to continue. The Water Tribe girl brought her hands together, fidgeting and I could tell this conversation was bothering her. She wasn't one to admit that she was scared or had lost.

"He said he was saving me for last," Korra finally added.

I frowned. "What do you mean for last?" I asked.

Korra shrugged at this. "He said he had a plan, I don't know what is though."

I gave her a nod before sighing and patting her shoulder. She looked up at me, surprised by the gesture and I took a deep breath before speaking.

"Don't worry about him," I answered. "I'll have a set of officers patrolling the island and I'll intensify the search for that lunatic. He is never going to lay a hand on you again."

The Waterbender looked at me intently before a too familiar smirk appeared. "Not that I don't appreciate that, Chief," Korra began. "But if I didn't know any better, I'd say you were concerned."

I huffed at this and stood up immediately, her following. "I came here on business," I repeated. "I have taken your testimony and a report will be filed. That's all I came here to do."

"If you say so," she continued to tease.

I scowled at this and headed toward the docks, hearing her chuckle. As I got on the boat I couldn't help but smile and shake my head as I looked back at the island. I cared for Korra, more than I wanted to admit, there was no denying that and I meant what I said. Amon would never lay a hand on her again.